INSULIN is a hormone that transports glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream to the cells. If its level is optimal, it can perform a useful anabolic function - stimulating tissue growth. Excess insulin can lead to fatty folds on the waist, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and hinders the function of youth hormones.
🥤Increased insulin production is a consequence of consuming high-sugar, high-GI foods. If the body does not need as much sugar for various cellular functions, the pancreas releases insulin to bring sugar levels back under control.
🧋This hormonal release converts unused sugars into triglycerides, or fat stored in fat cells throughout the body, forming cholesterol plaques in the walls of arteries.
As we age, our cells become less and less sensitive to insulin, leading to the development of resistance.
🥤Increased insulin production is a consequence of consuming high-sugar, high-GI foods. If the body does not need as much sugar for various cellular functions, the pancreas releases insulin to bring sugar levels back under control.
🧋This hormonal release converts unused sugars into triglycerides, or fat stored in fat cells throughout the body, forming cholesterol plaques in the walls of arteries.
As we age, our cells become less and less sensitive to insulin, leading to the development of resistance.